Ouyang Shuo is going to the military camp to see how the recruits are being selected.
When they went out, the black teeth that had grown quite a lot jumped out from the corner of the courtyard, and followed behind Ouyang Shuo. Since Erwazi went to private school to study, no one played with him during the day, so this little boy could only run around in the courtyard by himself.
Since Gu Sanniang took charge of the kitchen of the lord's mansion, Hei Ya's food has improved greatly, and the meat and bones have never been broken. In less than a month, the little boy has grown extremely strong.
Ouyang Shuo, the master, was either busy with the affairs of the territory all day long, or just hid in the office and read books. He never paid attention to him as a manager, and let it run its own course. Black Fang seemed a bit resentful towards this owner who often ignored him. Now seeing that the master was about to go out again, he followed behind pitifully, never leaving a single step.
Ouyang Shuo ignored it, let it follow, and walked out. Along the way, there are construction sites everywhere, a busy scene. On the commercial street, grain shops, butcher shops and cloth shops have all started construction.
The wave of privatization is intensifying, and there are discussions everywhere. No, on the construction site of the grain store, two young men were having a lively chat.
"Hey, Xiao Wang, why are you so energetic at work today?"
"Haha, it's not all caused by privatization. Last night, Cuihua found me and secretly told me that as long as I can buy a private courtyard, she will marry me and live with me."
"Hey, boy, it's amazing. You usually look like a dull gourd, why are you so silent, and when did you hook up such a beautiful girl as Cuihua? You can't hide it, you boy!"
"Go, go, what is hooking up, the two of us are pleasing each other, do you understand!"
"Just kidding, others don't know you, how can I not know! You boy, you have a lot of tricks! I see, those little ladies just like you. They are usually serious and honest, but at critical times , there are many tricks!"
"Go, go, don't smear my image here, you are naked jealous!"
"I'm jealous of you, you are my good brother. I can only be happy if you find a wife. Hehe, by the way, brat, teach me two tricks anytime, so that I can find a beautiful wife too, Ann To live together in peace and stability is happiness."
"I don't have any tricks. If you are sincere, you know it! When you are free, go to Mazu Niangniang to offer incense and pay respects."
"Come on nonsense, Mazu is the god of the sea, and she can still control the marriage in the world."
"Hehe, believe it or not. Don't talk to you, hurry up and get to work! Later, I have to inquire about how much this private courtyard costs."
Ouyang Shuo heard the interesting talk of the two, called them to his side, and asked with a smile, "What's your name, which household do you belong to?"
"Returning to the adults, Xiaomin Wang Er (Sixi) belongs to the artisan household and is a stonemason." The two young men replied cautiously.
"Stonemason, stonemason is good, it's a good craft." He pointed to Wang Er, and said with a smile: "Didn't you just want to inquire about the price of the small courtyard? I can tell you now, it only costs 600 copper coins. As long as you If you are willing to make progress and buy a small courtyard, it will be a matter of time."
"Thank you, sir!" Wang Er said excitedly.
"You don't need to thank me, you deserve it. What did you say just now, you are going to marry a wife? Very good, this is a happy event! In this way, on the day you get married, I will personally be your witness."
Wang Er was so overjoyed that he couldn't even utter a word of excitement.
Ouyang Shuo patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Okay, go get busy! Remember my words, when you get married, come to the lord's mansion to find me."
Wang Er nodded vigorously, and his companions around him were envious.
Yesterday afternoon, the Construction Department began to upgrade the barracks, working overtime, and it was successfully completed this morning. The area of the new barracks has been expanded by five times, and it should be fully equipped, so it will no longer look crowded.
On the brand-new school field, Shi Wansui was leading Lin Yi, busy selecting soldiers. For this military expansion, 73 recruits have to be recruited at one time, and the workload is very heavy. They posted the recruiting announcement yesterday. After experiencing the last territorial defense battle, the enthusiasm of the big guys to join the army is very high.
Ouyang Shuo made a rough count, and there were about 120 people on the school grounds who signed up to join the army. Unsurprisingly, most were members of the disbanded provisional militia reserve.
Because there are enough soldiers, in order to select the best from the best, Shi Wansui set four standards for height, body shape, vision and physical fitness. Only when all four criteria are met can one be admitted.
The height must not be less than five feet two inches, which is equivalent to 173 centimeters in reality. In ancient times, such a height was already a very high standard.
The body type requires pipa legs, pull away from the car, and take more strength. Pipa legs are thick thighs, and the axle body should have broad shoulders and thin waist. In addition, there is a requirement for strength, which is mainly based on arm strength, and those with greater arm strength are given priority in admission.
Arm strength is a prerequisite for using a crossbow. This time, the recruits are mainly crossbow cavalry, and each soldier is required to be equipped with a single-armed crossbow, so there is a regulation. The test of arm strength is very simple, as long as you can lift the special stone locker with one hand, you will pass. The stone lock weighs 50 kilograms, and it cannot be lifted by anyone with extraordinary arm strength.
Bow and crossbow cavalry also have high requirements on the eyesight of soldiers. Patients with night blindness and myopia are eliminated first, and then from the remaining people, those with excellent eyesight are selected.
The last item is the physical fitness test. Applicants are required to run around the school field ten laps to pass. The circle of the school field is nearly 400 meters, which means that applicants have to run nearly 4,000 meters to pass.
Ouyang Shuo stood aside, watching the recruiting test with great interest. After each test, some people are happy and some are worried. The test passed, rejoice. Those who fail the test are naturally dejected.
It lasted until three o'clock in the afternoon, and all the soldiers were selected. Seventy-three qualified candidates lined up in the school field, and the remaining eliminated were all sent out of the barracks.
Ouyang Shuo nodded, expressing his satisfaction with the recruiting organized by Shi Wansui. He also didn't make any impromptu speeches, but went directly to the transfer room and pressed his right hand on the door.
"System prompt: Congratulations to the player Qiyue Wuyi for opening the secret room for job transfer in the barracks. The middle-level barracks can transfer peasants to level 1 militiamen for 10 silver coins. You can also transfer level 10 militiamen to first-level soldiers. The cost is 1 gold coin. Please choose a job transfer method!"
"Transfer militia!"
"System prompt: Confirmation of job transfer method, please select the number of job transfers!"
"73 people!"
"System prompt: The number of job transfers is confirmed, and the player Qiyue Wuyi will deduct 7 gold coins and 30 silver coins."
The new members lined up on the playground entered the secret room one by one and began to change jobs. The militiamen who have been transferred are not directly incorporated into the cavalry squadron or the military intelligence department. Instead, focus on training together and leveling together. After the level has been raised to level 10, the distribution will be made according to the performance of the militia stage. This approach is similar to the design of new barracks in reality.
After the recruiting was over, Ouyang Shuo called Shi Wansui, Lin Yi and San Gouzi to the barracks meeting room. Regarding the task arrangement for the next stage of the army, he felt that it was necessary to arrange it separately.
"In the village stage, a cavalry squadron is enough to deal with all kinds of challenges. After the territory expands, there will likely be new bandit battalions. This time, I will not participate in the task of destroying the bandit battalion. I will give full authority to the cavalry squadron and the military situation. Division is responsible."
"There is only one requirement, and that is to train the team as much as possible with as few casualties as possible. Especially the recruit team, let them see blood. A team without blood has no future. Don't look forward and backward, I Give you casualty indicators."
Shi Wansui and Lin Yi nodded vigorously, expressing their understanding.
"You can't slack in the usual training. I suggest that General Shi preside over the compilation of the military code of conduct, standardize training, and strictly enforce military discipline. Discipline is the soul of the army. It must be strict from the beginning, and it must be unremitting. After I come down, I will Write a guide on military discipline and daily training for reference."
Shi Wansui nodded solemnly, with a dignified expression. This fierce general has a way of fighting, but he still lacks in the daily management of the army. Fortunately, when the army was first established, there was still time for everything, and with the assistance of a young general like Lin Yi, I believe it would be much better.
"Except for the rogue camp, we must not be soft on the herd of beasts. Those that should be eliminated must be eliminated resolutely. We must not let this group of beasts grow into a large scale and leave hidden dangers. A long time ago, General Shi encountered a herd of wild goats. But they disappeared mysteriously. I was wondering if they went up the mountain to hide. Taking advantage of this period of time, the cavalry squadron and the military intelligence department should work together to intensify the search and try to add another kind of livestock to the territory."
When it comes to wild goats, Shi Wansui himself feels a little embarrassed. After so long, he has no clue. He clenched his fist secretly and vowed to find these beasts this time.
Ouyang Shuo turned his head to look at Sangouzi, "The Military Intelligence Department was first established, and I didn't make too many demands. Your mission is outside but not inside. We can't always wait until the territory is upgraded to passively investigate the security risks of the territory. Therefore, the Military Intelligence Department must take the initiative to investigate the situation outside the territory. It is necessary to find out the distribution of the bandit camp, and even find out whether there are other player territories."
"In addition, I will give you an additional task. During the investigation process, I will search to see if I can find mulberry saplings. This is related to whether the territory can be successfully upgraded to a first-level township." Ouyang Shuo turned to Shi. Long live said: "This task is also valid for cavalry squadrons."
The two nodded, expressing their understanding.
"Okay, I'm looking forward to your good news!" Ouyang Shuo ended the conversation neatly. Many things can't be discussed further until the situation becomes clear.